Polnocny vs Runnymede

Overview

The Polnocny and the Runnymede are both Amphibious vessel classes.

Displacement is 834 tons for the Polnocny vs 850 tons for the Runnymede. The Polnocny reaches 18 knots vs 14 knots for the Runnymede. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Polnocny vs 18,000 for the Runnymede. The Polnocny carries a crew of 41 vs 28 for the Runnymede.

The Polnocny was produced in 108 units vs 12 for the Runnymede. The Polnocny was commissioned in 1967, 17 years before the Runnymede (1984).

Polish landing ship, tank, introduced in 1967, has a displacement of 834 tons.
Origin πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing ship, tank
Manufacturer Stocznia PΓ³Ε‚nocna
Year introduced 1967
Number built 108 units
Estimated unit price NA
American minesweeper, introduced in 1984, propelled by two Ruston diesels producing 3,040 bhp.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer Richards Dry Dock and Engineering Limited
Year introduced 1984
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 834 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,000 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 73.0 m β—‰
Beam 9.6 m β—‰
Crew 41 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Soviet Kolomna 40-D two stroke diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp
Armament
  • Strela 2(SA-N-5) surface-to-air missile system (4 launchers)
  • 30 mm AK-230 air defence gun (2 or 4 twin mounts)
  • 140 mm Ogon 18-barreled rocket launcher(2)
Displacement 850 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range 18,000 nm β—‰
Length 47.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.5 m β—‰
Crew 28 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, Ruston 6RKC diesels, 3,040 bhp (2,267 kW)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 40 mm gun Mark 3
  • 2 Γ— 7.62 mm L7 GPMGs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Polnocny-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has greater displacement at 850 tons compared to the Polnocny-class's 834 tons.
Which is faster, the Polnocny-class or Runnymede-class?
The Polnocny-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Runnymede-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Polnocny-class or Runnymede-class?
The Runnymede-class has a longer range at 18,000 nautical miles compared to the Polnocny-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Polnocny-class or Runnymede-class?
The Polnocny-class is longer at 73.0 meters compared to the Runnymede-class's 47.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Polnocny-class and Runnymede-class have?
The Polnocny-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Runnymede-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Polnocny-class or Runnymede-class?
The Polnocny-class has been built in greater numbers with 108 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Runnymede-class.